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Behavior Therapy Session With A Trained Technician

Colorado rates for HCPCS 97153

A trained behavior technician works one-on-one with a patient, following a structured plan designed by a supervising clinician, to teach skills and reduce challenging behaviors. This is billed in 15-minute increments and is commonly used as part of treatment for autism spectrum disorder and similar developmental needs.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $18 · 10th–90th $14$470%20%10th90th$18Professionalmedian $15 · 10th–90th $13$290%50%10th90th$15$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$125.89
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$28.84
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$20.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$40.74
Denver HMP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$35.48
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$77.62
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$33.88
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$41.69
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$181.97
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$64.57